Geography

Province of Cuneo (Piedmont, Italy) Province of Cuneo Large southwestern Piedmont province noted for Alpine and hilly landscapes, wine and truffle production, protected parks, and a mixed economy of agriculture, tourism and light indu…

Équateur Province (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Province of Équateur Équateur is a province in northwestern DRC with capital Mbandaka, formed in its current borders during the 2015 reorganisation; it covers part of the Congo Basin and is divided int…

Province of Ferrara Italian province in Emilia‑Romagna on the Adriatic coast, centered on the Renaissance city of Ferrara. Known for flat Po Valley landscapes, wetlands of the Po Delta, agricultural e…

Province of Florence Former Italian province in Tuscany centered on Florence: its geography, administrative role, history, economy and cultural significance, and its transition to the Metropolitan City…

Province of Genoa (Genova) Province of Genoa Overview of the Province of Genoa: geography, history, economy, cultural sites and its transformation into the Metropolitan City in Liguria, Italy.

Province of Girona — geography, history, culture and attractions Province of Girona Girona is a northeastern province of Catalonia, Spain, spanning the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean. It includes the city of Girona, the Costa Brava coast, historic towns, natural pa…

Province of Gorizia: geography, history, culture and economy Province of Gorizia Overview of the Province of Gorizia in northeastern Italy: location on the Italo‑Slovenian frontier, landscape, history from the Isonzo front to modern cross‑border cooperation, la…

Province of Grosseto — Tuscany's Maremma and coastal heartland Province of Grosseto Italian province in southern Tuscany, capital Grosseto. Known for the Maremma, natural parks, coastal resorts, medieval towns and a mixed economy of agriculture, tourism and conser…

Province of Guadalajara, Spain Province of Guadalajara Central-northern province in Castilla–La Mancha, Spain — diverse landscapes from plains to mountains, historic capital Guadalajara, natural parks, and links to Madrid and regional…

Province of Huelva Huelva is a province in western Andalusia, southern Spain. It features Atlantic coastline, the Doñana wetlands, a long mining history around Río Tinto, and an economy based on agri…

Province of Huesca: geography, history, and cultural highlights Province of Huesca Huesca is a province in northeastern Spain, in the region of Aragon. Mountainous and sparsely populated, it includes part of the Pyrenees, the Ordesa National Park and the city of…

Province of Imperia Province of Imperia in western Liguria, Italy — a coastal and hilly area known for ports, flower cultivation, Taggiasca olives, tourism, and towns such as Sanremo and Ventimiglia.

Province of Jaén, Andalusia (Spain) Province of Jaén (Spain) Spanish province in eastern Andalusia. Capital Jaén. Known for vast olive groves, mountainous natural parks, Moorish and Renaissance heritage, and an economy centered on olive oil…

Province of La Spezia Coastal province in eastern Liguria, Italy, known for the Gulf of La Spezia, Cinque Terre villages, naval shipyards, and a mix of seaside tourism and Apennine hinterland.

Province of Lecce Province in the Salento peninsula of southeastern Italy, noted for Baroque architecture, soft limestone carving (Lecce stone), olive oil, beaches and towns like Lecce, Otranto and…

Province of Lecco (Lombardy, Italy) Province of Lecco Northern Italian province in Lombardy centered on the city of Lecco. Known for Lake Como shores, pre‑Alpine mountains, light industry, outdoor recreation and cultural ties to Manzo…

Province of Livorno Coastal province in Tuscany, Italy, centered on the port city of Livorno; includes parts of the Tuscan Archipelago and a mix of maritime trade, industry and island tourism.

Province of Lleida (Catalonia, Spain) Province of Lleida Westernmost Catalan province with capital Lleida. Mountain Pyrenees, Val d'Aran, agriculture and winter tourism are important; Catalan, Spanish and Aranese Occitan are spoken.

Province of Lugo (Galicia) — geography, history, and cultural highlights Province of Lugo Lugo is a Galician province in northwestern Spain known for its Roman walls, Atlantic coast, mountainous interior, Galician language and maritime and rural traditions.

Province of Milan: overview, geography, history and economy Province of Milan Former Italian province centered on the city of Milan; now largely superseded by the Metropolitan City. Geography, administrative role, economy, transport and cultural importance i…

Province of Ogliastra (Sardinia) Province of Ogliastra Ogliastra was a coastal and mountainous province on the eastern side of Sardinia, Italy, known for rugged landscapes, secluded beaches, Nuragic sites and small towns such as Tortol…

Province of Olbia-Tempio (Sardinia, Italy) Province of Olbia-Tempio Former northeastern Sardinian province centered on Olbia and Tempio Pausania, known for the Gallura landscape, Costa Smeralda tourism, La Maddalena archipelago and distinctive cult…

Province of Ourense Landlocked province in southeastern Galicia, Spain, known for thermal springs, the Sil canyon, Ribeira Sacra vineyards, and a rural, mountainous landscape with Roman and medieval h…

Province of Palencia, Castile and León, Spain Province of Palencia Province in northern Spain, part of Castile and León. Known for broad plains, Romanesque heritage, the Canal de Castilla, and a dispersed rural population concentrated in the city…

Province of Pavia: geography, history, economy and cultural highlights Province of Pavia Overview of the Province of Pavia in Lombardy, Italy: geography, towns, history, economy, notable sites such as the University of Pavia, Certosa and the Oltrepò Pavese wine area.

Province of Pescara Italian province in Abruzzo on the Adriatic coast centered on the city of Pescara; known for beaches, Apennine foothills, river valleys, food, and coastal tourism.

Province of Pontevedra Coastal province in southwestern Galicia, Spain, noted for its Rías Baixas estuaries, Atlantic islands, fishing ports, Albariño wine and a strong Galician language and maritime cul…

Pordenone Province, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy — Geography, History and Economy Province of Pordenone Overview of Pordenone Province, Friuli-Venezia Giulia: geography from Alpine foothills to fertile plains, historical development, local administration and an economic profile cover…

Province of Potenza The Province of Potenza is the larger of Basilicata's two provinces in southern Italy, noted for Apennine landscapes, historic towns, protected parks, agriculture and Lucanian cult…

Province of Ragusa: geography, history, culture, and economy Province of Ragusa An overview of the Province of Ragusa in southeastern Sicily: its landscape, main towns, Baroque heritage, economy (agriculture, wine, tourism), and cultural highlights.

Province of Reggio Calabria: geography, history and cultural significance Province of Reggio Calabria Former southern Italian province centered on Reggio Calabria city, known for its coastal landscapes, Aspromonte massif, Magna Graecia heritage and archaeological treasures such as…

Province of Reggio Emilia Administrative province in northern Italy's Emilia‑Romagna region, centered on the city of Reggio Emilia; known for agriculture, artisanal food products, and a history linking Roma…

Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spanish province in the western Canary Islands including Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. Known for volcanic landscapes, tourism, protected parks and maritime connectio…

Province of Sassari Province of Sassari: administrative area in northwest Sardinia, Italy — geography, history, economy, culture, and notable natural and archaeological sites.

Province of Savona — coastal and inland territory of western Liguria Province of Savona Italian province on the Ligurian coast centered on the city of Savona; notable for its ports, seaside resorts, Apennine hinterland and a mix of maritime industry, agriculture and t…

Province of Segovia Central-northern Spanish province in Castile and León, home to the city of Segovia, a famous Roman aqueduct, medieval architecture, mountainous landscapes and notable natural parks…

Province of Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy Province of Sondrio Mountainous province in Lombardy, northern Italy, centered on the Valtellina valley; noted for alpine scenery, terraced vineyards, skiing, the Bernina railway and traditional cuisi…

Province of Soria Soria is a sparsely populated province in eastern Castile and León, Spain, noted for its highland landscapes, historic sites like Numantia, and one of the lowest population densiti…

Province of South Carolina (British American colony, 17th–18th century) Province of South Carolina British colony formed from Carolina: founded under Lords Proprietors, split from North Carolina, became a royal colony, economy based on rice and indigo plantations, and became a U…

Province of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain) Province of Tarragona Tarragona is a coastal province in southern Catalonia, known for Roman heritage, the Costa Daurada beaches, the Ebro Delta, wine-producing hills and a mix of tourism and industry.

Province of Teramo (Provincia di Teramo) Province of Teramo Province in Abruzzo, central Italy, with capital Teramo. A varied territory from Apennine mountains to the Adriatic Sea, known for historic towns, national park areas, agriculture…

Province of Teruel Teruel is a sparsely populated province in eastern Spain’s Aragon region, known for rugged mountains, medieval towns, Mudéjar architecture and a northeastern Catalan‑speaking area.

Province of Treviso Administrative and historical province in Veneto, northeastern Italy, known for its medieval towns, vineyards (Prosecco), waterways, and mix of agriculture and light industry.

Province of Udine Province of Udine in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northeastern Italy. Borders Austria and Slovenia, capital Udine. Diverse landscape from Alps to plains; known for wine, San Daniele pros…

Province of Valladolid Province in northwest Spain, central Castile and León, centered on the city of Valladolid. Known for agriculture, wine regions, medieval heritage, and transport links. Population a…

Province of Varese Northern Italian province in Lombardy, bordering Switzerland; noted for lakes, pre-Alpine hills, industry, historic sites such as the Sacro Monte di Varese, and proximity to Malpen…

Province of Vercelli Province in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, notable for rice cultivation, alpine valleys (Valsesia), historic towns and medieval manuscripts such as the Vercelli Book.

Province of Vicenza Province in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy with capital Vicenza. Noted for Palladian architecture, varied landscapes from plains to prealpine plateaus, and a strong indust…